On Thursday, doctors on staff at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Abeokuta began a three-day warning strike in response to a recent incident involving theft and a security concern on hospital grounds.
At Thursday’s emergency general meeting, Dr. Olanipekun Arise-Kola, president of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at FMC Abeokuta, announced the start of the strike that began on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
A communiqué signed by the President and the Assistant General Secretary, Olufemi Alawode, was released at the conclusion of the meeting. In it, the doctors decided to temporarily withdraw their services in solidarity with the government over what they deemed as ongoing security breaches that have put healthcare workers’ lives and property at risk.
The break-in and larceny at the House Officers’ Quarters was something they were quite unhappy about.
The stolen items consist of a driver’s license, five mobile phones, a laptop, cash, and one computer.
The Association of resident Doctors FMC, Abeokuta would like to formally inform the Management of the serious concerns expressed by its members in relation to the recent theft and security breach at the House Officers’ Quarters.
Five (5) cell phones, one (1) laptop, cash, and a driver’s license were among the several precious personal possessions stolen during the regrettable incident.
Members’ ongoing concerns about the inadequate security measures within the hospital premises have been further heightened by this incidence.
After a hastily called meeting, all members of the Association agreed that the present security situation in the hospital grounds constitutes a grave danger to the lives, health, and possessions of the Association of Residents and Doctors.
Due to the apparent lack of effective preventative measures and the recurrent security breaches, members were extremely dissatisfied. Members have decided to go on a three-day warning strike, starting today, June 4, 2026, and ending on June 6, 2026, until Management gives them urgent and adequate guarantees that they would take meaningful security measures.
The doctors wanted the hospital administration to replace all stolen equipment, hire a new security team that was more qualified, and install more illumination throughout the building.
It is also required, among other things, to set up operational police posts manned by active police officers either inside or near the quarters, to deploy armed security personnel to increase security coverage, and to install functional CCTV cameras at strategic locations within the premises.
Despite the Association’s repeated promises to keep ties amicable with management, it remains steadfast in its belief that healthcare workers’ well-being must take first.